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European logistics hubs of Belt and Road Initiative.Aftermath of the BRI implementation in CEEC
European logistics hubs of Belt and Road Initiative.Aftermath of the BRI implementation in CEEC

Author(s): Maria Smotrytska
Subject(s): Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Mednarodni inštitut za bližnjevzhodne in balkanske študije IFIMES
Keywords: BRI; CEE; Central and East Europe; China; 16+1; cooperation; opportunities;
Summary/Abstract: The article describes the place and significance of the CEE region in the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. Being a geopolitical bridge between Asia and Europe, the CEE countries provide the Chinese side with large platforms for investment and development of trade and economic collaboration. Main economic and infrastructural opportunities, provide by the BRI are analyzed in the article. Author comes to the conclusion of the position of the region in geopolitical map of the Chinese initiative.

  • Page Count: 18
  • Publication Year: 2020
  • Language: English